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Wichita Falls Open Houses - Sunday April 26, 2009

by Ashton Gustafson

This Sunday Ashton will be having 2 open houses in Wichita Falls.

1:15 - 2:00

4941 Trinidad - 3 bed - 2 bath - Wachsman Built - very clean and move in ready.

2:15 - 3:00

3509 Regina - 3 bed - 2 bath - large living space - cleanest, cutest house on the block

Remember our sites...

www.TexomaListings.com - For Buyers

www.TexomaHomeValue.com For Sellers

Bank Owned Property - Wichita Falls

by Ashton Gustafson

2939 Loma Linda - $179,900

Bank Owned! Will do 100% financing with approved credit - fixed @ 5.25% APR.

Open floor plan. Granite counters. Center island. Isolated master. Handicap accessible. Rear entry. Great location in the heart of Wichita Falls. Near shopping, schools, churches, mall, grocery, etc.

Call 940.224.0881 for an appointment today.

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Red River Wine Festival - Wichita Falls

by Ashton Gustafson

Red River Wine Festival


Saturday, April 18, 2009
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
J.S. Bridwell Ag Center
111 North Burnett

     Wichita Falls, TX

On Saturday, novices to connoisseurs can choose from over 50 different Texas wines to sample, under one roof.  Each guest receives a souvenir wine glass plus an official guide listing a profile of each winery at the festival and details about their offerings that day.  When guests aren’t tasting wine, they can sample specialty beers in the Beer Garten, tap their toes to live music or learn more about vineyards at one of the winery booths.  Selected vendors will also provide a bevy of food and merchandise for purchase.  At the end of the evening, cast your vote for the “Festival Favorite.” 

Link for info - http://redriverwinefestival.com/

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New Home For Rent - Wichita Falls

by Ashton Gustafson

3510 Garfield

Wichita Falls, TX 76308

2 bedroom - 1 bath - 1 garage

Comes with washer/dryer/refrigerator

This is a great, affordable home in a wonderful location for Wichita Falls.

For more information, call Ashton @ 940.224.0881 cell.

This weekend's Open Houses

by Ashton Gustafson

Ashton is having 2 open houses this weekend.

1:15-2:00 on Richard - super clean, move in ready - great buy.

2:15-3:00 on Willowbend - wonderful home with a pool.

If you have any questions or need directions, call Ashton @ 940.224.0881

Also, the newest site for Wichita Falls home buyers was launched this week @ www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - see why buyer's are raving about this site.

MSU Mustang Softball

by Ashton Gustafson

The Mustangs softball season is in full swing, and Mustangs Park has never looked better.   Senior Maranda Bishop’s (Splendora, TX) hitting streak stands at 14 games, and the Mustangs record is 22-10 with a lot of good softball left to be played.  Midwestern State opened the 2009 South Central rankings at No 5.   Come out and support your Mustangs.  For more information on Mustangs softball, statistics, player information and complete schedule, click on msumustangs.com/softball.

Moonlight and Magnolias - MSU Theatre

by Ashton Gustafson

The MSU Theatre Department will present Moonlight and Magnolias at 7:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, April 16-18 and April 23-25 and also at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 19 in the Fain Fine Arts Theatre.  Moonlight and Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson is an uproarious farce about the high-pressure race to finish the screenplay for Gone with the Wind in time for the cameras to roll. For ticket information, call (940) 397-4399 or (940) 397-4393.

Jeff Ray - Takes on new role at MSU

by Ashton Gustafson

Jeff Ray has engraved his mark on Midwestern State Athletics for much of the last 27 years.  He has served the university as a student-athlete, a coach, and an athletic director.  He will continue to leave his indelible impression on athletics as the Director of Men's and Women's Golf and will also serve as the Life Skills Coordinator.  Ray will vacate his post as head men's basketball coach after completing the program's two most successful coaching tenures while leading the Mustangs to four Lone Star Conference championships and four trips to the NCAA Division II national tournament.  However, Ray will move into a position to touch the lives of many more student-athletes in his new position.  For complete story click on msumustangs.com/jeffray. 

Local Racing Legend Passes Away

by Ashton Gustafson

March 28, 2009  Wichita Falls MPEC

Wichita Falls lost a legend this week in the passing of Indy Racecar Hall of Famer, Lloyd Ruby. Among the speakers at his service Saturday were fellow racers Parnelli Jones and Johnny Rutherford. Ruby raced in 18 Indianapolis 500s from 1960 through 1977 and was known by racing enthusiast as a multi-faceted driver.

What is a Home Warranty?

by Ashton Gustafson

http://www.ahswarranty.com/homeowners/homewarranty101/homewarranty101.html

What is a home warranty?

A home warranty is a service contract that covers the repair or replacement of many of the most frequently occurring breakdowns of home system components and appliances.

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Why do I need a home warranty?

Your home is most likely one of your biggest investments. Unexpected repair or replacement costs can easily strain your budget. Plus, finding an approved and insured contractor to solve your problem can be stressful and inconvenient. A home warranty cannot prevent systems or appliances from breaking down, but it can help make covered repairs or replacement easier and less costly.

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How does a home warranty work?

When a covered item breaks down, request service by calling 1-800-776-4663 to speak with a highly-trained AHS customer service representative or visit us online at www.ahsservice.com. We’re here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to accept your service request. After your service request is received, one of our approved and insured contractors will contact you to schedule a time to diagnose your problem. A low Trade Service Call Fee, per trade, is due when the contractor arrives to diagnose the problem. Once repair or replacement is complete, and as long as we have your proper email address on file, AHS will send you a follow-up customer satisfaction survey regarding the service preformed.

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Why should I choose American Home Shield?

We lead the home warranty industry with over 35 years of experience caring for our customers, and today have over 1.3 million home warranties in force nationwide. AHS is committed to and solely focused on providing relief from home repair hassles, and continues to deliver innovative home warranty products to our customers.

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Your home is likely one of your largest investments – don’t trust the covered repairs or replacements to just anyone. Our network of over 11,000 approved and insured contractors are monitored and graded by our customers to help ensure satisfaction. Make the right choice in case things go wrong.

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Is everything in my home covered by the AHS Home Warranty?

No. While not everything is covered, we do offer coverage for many of the most frequently occurring breakdowns of home system components and appliances. Please review sample contract for specific covered items, terms and conditions, limitations and exclusions.

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How many times can I use my AHS Home Warranty?

Unlimited during your contract term. Currently, we have over 1.3 million active warranties in place nationwide, and on average, over 2 service requests are made by our customers each year. In 2007, that resulted in over $304 million spent nationwide to take care of our customers by repairing or replacing covered items.

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What if I have an appliance that just can’t be fixed?

If AHS determines your covered system component or appliance can’t be repaired by a service contractor, it will be replaced.*

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What out-of-pocket expenses will I have?

For each service request, you will pay a Trade Service Call Fee to each contractor of a different trade (plumber, electrician, etc.) who visits your home to diagnose a problem or perform service. There may be additional costs associated with the repair or replacement of covered items. Details will be included in your contract.

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How do I know my service contractor is qualified?

Our comprehensive network of approved and insured contractors are consistently monitored and graded on their performance through our customer satisfaction survey program.

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Is the AHS Home Warranty renewable?

Yes, warranty holders may renew their AHS coverage (at the option of AHS). We will notify the homeowner in advance of the expiration date, and will offer a variety of convenient payment plans.

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I'm in the market for a home. What's the benefit of buying a home protected by an AHS Home Warranty?

An AHS Home Warranty helps provide confidence during and after a home purchase. An unexpected, covered breakdown can be devastating to your budget. Enjoy your home without the hassles of covered breakdowns.

When a covered system component or appliance breaks down, call one number or go online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to request service. There's no need to get back in touch with the real estate agent or track down the previous owner.

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I'm selling my home. Why would I want an AHS Home Warranty?

An AHS Home Warranty helps give buyers additional confidence in the real estate transaction—they’ll know that AHS stands behind the covered systems or appliances in the house. An added benefit is that we can also protect your home while it’s on the market which can help you avoid investing more money into a home you’re trying to sell.

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My home systems and appliances are old. Does that matter to AHS?

No. The age of a home or its system components and appliances are not important to AHS. The covered items must be in good working condition and properly maintained at the time coverage is purchased.*

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Does AHS need to inspect my home systems and appliances before I purchase?

No. A home inspection is not necessary to order an AHS Home Warranty.*

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What is a Trade Service Call Fee?

Since it may require more than one contractor or several unrelated trips to the house by the same contractor, (one to fix the pipe, another to fix the dishwasher) there is a fee due for each trade a service call covers. It's perfectly alright to report more than one breakdown at a time. Additional fees may apply if the repairs fall into different categories.*

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Is there a limit to the number of repairs AHS covers?

No. American Home Shield allows an unlimited number of covered repairs.

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* Not all home systems and appliances are covered. To receive a copy of the contract that details specific coverages, exclusions, and limitations, please call 1-866-634-1442. Coverage includes single-family homes under 5,000 square feet. The trade service call fee applies to the initial visit by a technician for each covered trade. Additional charges may apply to some repairs and replacements. AHS may provide cash back in lieu of repair or replacements in the amount of AHS's actual cost to repair or replace that item, which at times may be less than retail pricing. Systems and appliances 1) will be replaced with units that have comparable features, not necessarily the same dimension, color and/or brand; 2) must be in good working condition on the effective date of contract; 3) designated by the manufacturer as commercial are not covered. Improper maintenance of any covered system or appliance may result in denial of coverage for lack of maintenance. Offer valid for new AHS customers only. Not valid in conjunction with real estate transactions or current AHS contract renewals. Cancellation after the review period is subject to administrative fees and service costs incurred prior to the cancellation date. Refer to contract for state specific cancellation provisions. Void where prohibited by law.

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Contact Information

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Ashton Gustafson
The Bishop Realtor Group
1916 N. Elmwood Ave.
Wichita Falls TX 76308
Office: 940-691-7355
Fax: 940-691-7363